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Installing natural slate is a craft that demands skill, experience, and high-quality materials. It is, however, just as important to have the right set of specialised tools. Slate roofing is an art that takes years to master, but with the proper tools in your kit, the job becomes easier, more efficient, and precise. Every master […]

Andas Homes has chosen our natural roofing slate for a series of barn house renovations in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Committed to creating sustainable homes, the team sought eco-friendly materials that align with their vision. Our natural slate proved to be the perfect fit for their project goals. Built more than 160 years ago, these barns […]

The French family-run firm Rochard et Fils has won the Best of the Best 2024, our annual competition to select the best natural slate roofer. As part of the prize, they will soon be travelling to our quarries to see the production process for themselves. This year, our winners will benefit from a something novelty […]

Rochard et Fils has won our annual natural slate contest. Their exceptional roofing skills first convinced our followers, and then our jury who have decided that for the second consecutive year there is a French champion of the Best of the Best. Congratulations! This is the video that Rochard et Fils submitted to win the trophy: The members […]

Webster Five, a local bank with a 150-year legacy of community support and fiscal strength, has relocated its headquarters to a newly designed facility at 35 Millbury Street in Auburn, a town located in Worcester County (Massachusetts). This project reflects a seamless blend of heritage, innovation, and sustainability. The Massachusetts bank’s project of reuniting its […]

Our contest to crown the best natural slate craftsmanship of the year is underway. Now it’s up to you to choose your favorite! Here are the participants in Group 3 (United Kingdom). Voting is open until Wednesday, December 4, at 4:00 PM (BST Time) The winner of this group will advance to the finals alongside […]

This bungalow in Great Eversden has been recently refurbished by Roof Brothers, featuring our CUPA 12 natural slate in a scalloped format. The hand detailing of the slates by the Roof Brothers was so remarkable that it earned the “Highly Commended” certificate in the ‘Best Use of Slate for a Domestic Project’ category at the […]

The Blackfriars district, nestled in central London and bordered by the Thames, is rich in historical and listed buildings. Among these stands the recently refurbished building at 30-34 New Bridge Street, now crowned with a stunning CUPACLAD mansard. The building’s two-story mansard was originally clad in Westmorland slate. However, the renovation plans called for a […]